The problems you may have in getting your ideas across to your loved ones today could leave you feeling misunderstood. It might seem that no matter how hard you try, you simply cannot make others realize your point of view. Perhaps trying a different approach today could make your ideas seem more coherent and understandable. If part of the problem seems to be that someone doesn’t fully understand your ideas, you can make it a point to ask them to repeat back to you what they have heard, since this could help you get a handle on whether or not your ideas came across clearly. Asking for clarification in this way, while awkward at first, could help you see where the breakdowns are happening and pave the way for greater and deeper understanding.

Seeing the ways in which our messages are received is a means to reflect back how our messages are interpreted. Misunderstanding often happens when what we want to say doesn’t translate fully to another person. Regardless of whose fault the miscommunication was, finding a way to mirror our thoughts back to us lets us notice where things went wrong and gives us the means to correct any misinterpretations; the sooner we find the source of our communication problems, the easier it is for us to rectify them. By checking in with others today, you will decrease the likelihood that your thoughts will not get across clearly, and your interactions will be much more effortless.